- Chianti Rufina
the wines of Tuscan Farm at altitude
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- Wines produced:
Chianti Rufina DOCG Gran Selezione, Chianti Rufina DOCG Collezione, Chianti Rufina DOCG Riserva, Syrah, Chardonnay white
- Vines:
Sangiovese, Colorino, Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah
- Bottles produced:
- 120000
- Cultivation / production:
Organically and normal
- Vini Azienda:
Chianti Rufina Rosso DOCG SelectionProduction area: Chianti Rufina
Grape variety: Sangiovese 100%
Certified/ denomination: DOCG
Terroir: clayey soil of medium texture, with an abundant presence of skeleton coming from the disintegration of the Alberese stone with a low percentage of limestone.
Altitude: 420m above sea level
Vinification: maceration of the grapes for 23 days, in steel containers of 50 hl., at a temperature of about 27 ° C.
Aging / Refinement: refinement 12 months. Possibility of aging 18/22 yearsColour: red
Ideal with red meat, stewed wild boar and all game meats.
Perfect with medium and long-aged cheeses.
- Chianti Rufina Rosso DOCG Riserva
Production area: Chianti Rufina
Grape variety: Sangiovese 100%
Certified/ denomination: DOCG
Terroir: medium-textured soil, with abundant Alberese stone and sub-alkaline PH
Altitude: 520m, 450m. e 300 m above sea level
Vinification: maceration of the grapes for 19 days at a temperature of 27 ° C.
Maturation for 24 months in medium-sized Slavonian and Allier oak barrels 20/30 hl. and 225 lt Allier oak barriques.
Aging / Refinement: refinement 12 months. Possibility of aging 25 years.Colour: ruby red
Perfume: ripe fruit
Ideal with red meat, stewed wild boar and all game meats.
Perfect with medium and long-aged cheeses.
- Chianti Rufina Rosso DOCG Collection
Production area: Chianti Rufina
Certified/ denomination: DOCG
Terroir: medium-textured soil, with abundant Alberese stone and sub-alkaline PH
Altitude: 500 m above sea level
Vinification: maceration of the grapes for 21 days, in steel containers of 50 hl., at a temperature of about 27 ° C. Subsequent malolactic fermentation.
Maturation 18 months in a 25 hl Slavonian oak barrel.
Aging / Refinement: refinement 6 months. Possibility of aging 15/18 yearsColour: red
Ideal with red meat, stewed wild boar and all game meats.
Perfect with medium and long-aged cheeses.
- Chianti Rufina Rosso DOCG Riserva
Production area: Chianti Rufina
Grape variety: Sangiovese 100%
Certified/ denomination: DOCG
Terroir: medium-textured soil, with abundant Alberese stone and sub-alkaline PH
Altitude: 520m, 450m. e 300 m above sea level
Vinification: maceration of the grapes for 19 days at a temperature of 27 ° C.
Maturation for 24 months in medium-sized Slavonian and Allier oak barrels 20/30 hl. and 225 lt Allier oak barriques.
Aging / Refinement: refinement 12 months. Possibility of aging 25 years.Colour: ruby red
Perfume: ripe fruit
Ideal with red meat, stewed wild boar and all game meats.
Perfect with medium and long-aged cheeses.
- Chianti Rufina Rosso DOCG Collection
Production area: Chianti Rufina
Certified/ denomination: DOCG
Terroir: medium-textured soil, with abundant Alberese stone and sub-alkaline PH
Altitude: 500 m above sea level
Vinification: maceration of the grapes for 21 days, in steel containers of 50 hl., at a temperature of about 27 ° C. Subsequent malolactic fermentation.
Maturation 18 months in a 25 hl Slavonian oak barrel.
Aging / Refinement: refinement 6 months. Possibility of aging 15/18 years.Colour: red
Ideal with red meat, stewed wild boar and all game meats.
Perfect with medium and long-aged cheeses.
- Chardonnay Toscano IGT
Production area: Chianti Rufina
Grape variety: Chardonnay 100%
Certified/ denomination: IGT
Terroir: soil of medium texture, with abundant presence of Alberese stone and neutral PH.
Altitude: 300 m above sea level
Vinification: fermentation in new 225 liter barriques. of French oak from Allier and permanence on the lees for about 6 months with frequent batonnage (twice a month).
Maturation in barrique for about 6 months and subsequent assembly and stabilization in steel for about 6 months
Aging / Refinement: refinement 7 months. Possibility of aging 15 years.Colour:white
Perfume: ripe apricot with light floral nuances
Taste: fresh and crunchy
Ideal for classic Tuscan soups (Pappa al Pomodoro, Ribollita, etc.), risotto with legumes, pasta with meat sauce, white meats and pork; perfect with eggs and asparagus.
- Chianti Rufina Rosso da tavola
Production area: Chianti Rufina
Grape variety: Sangiovese 96%, Colorino 4%
Certified/ denomination:
Terroir: soil of medium texture, with abundant presence of Alberese stone and neutral PH.
Altitude: 250/520m above sea level
Vinification: maceration of the grapes for 12/15 days at a temperature of about 27 ° C.
Maturation for 12 months in medium-sized Slavonian and French oak barrels (20/30 hl.).
Aging / Refinement: refinement 12 months. Possibility of aging 8/10 years.Colour: red
Perfume: cherry
Taste: soft with velvety tannins
Ideal with lamb, red meat or pasta with game or mushroom sauces.
Perfect with cured meats and aged cheeses.
- Chianti Rufina Rosso IGT
Production area: Chianti Rufina
Grape variety: Sangiovese 30%, Syrah 35%, Merlot 35%
Certified/ denomination: IGT
Terroir: soil of medium texture, with abundant presence of Alberese stone and neutral PH.
Altitude: 320/500m above sea level
Vinification: maceration of the grapes for 12/15 days at a temperature of 27 ° C.
Maturation in Slavonian oak barrels (25 hl) and Allier barrels for about 10 months
Aging / Refinement: in bottle for 6/12 monthsColour: red
Perfume: aromas ranging from black fruits to notes of pepper and roots
Taste: whole and harmonious
Ideal with lamb, red meat or pasta with game or mushroom sauces.
Perfect with cured meats and aged cheeses.
The estate comprises 650 hectares, about 30 of which are planted with vineyards – mainly Sangiovese, Colorino, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Syrah vines destined not only for the production of some of the best Tuscan Chianti Rufina, but also of Syrah and Chardonnay wines.
We are east of Florence, on the high hills where the Chianti Rufina DOCG wine is produced, with breathtaking views of the Sieve Valley. in 1895 the current owners – a Swiss family who arrived in Tuscany in the mid 17th century – bought the villa (a former monastery dating from the late 18th century) and the surrounding land which still constitutes the beating heart of the estate.
Since the beginning of the 20th century, the estate specialized in the production of wine and extra virgin olive oil that still characterize it today, in a constant quest for excellence that they have been pursuing for five generations now.
Furthermore, since the 1970s the owners started a hospitality project with the renovation of the typical Tuscan-style farmhouses located within the property. These farmhouses, still known by their ancient names, have been finely restored in keeping with the traditional Tuscan architectural style and converted for agritourism.
Today, hospitality is the pride and added value of the company, a real five-star country estate that offers a delightful stay in the Valdisieve, a stone's throw from Florence. All the converted farmhouses boast a swimming pool and charming views of the Tuscan countryside just outside Florence with its vineyards, olive groves, sunflower fields, and rows of cypresses.
In 2008, a restaurant serving typical Tuscan cuisine from locally sourced ingredients was also added to the visitor facilities of the complex.